SANBS urge residents to donate blood
The SANBS said blood stocks have, for the first time in many months, dropped below the ideal level of five days cover.
DUE to the loyalty of regular blood donors and the increasing number of South Africans who have started donating, 2019 was a successful year for the South African National Blood Service (SANBS).
Blood stock levels were adequate throughout the year and well over a million blood products were issued to patients requiring blood transfusions.
However since the beginning of the year, the SANBS said blood stocks have, for the first time in many months, dropped below the ideal level of five days cover.
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A total of 3 500 donations is required daily to meet the demand of patients said spokesperson, Sifiso Khoza.
“The SANBS encourages the public and current blood donors to find time to donate blood and help us ensure another year of sufficient blood products so that every patient requiring a life-saving blood transfusion receives it when needed. Each blood donation can save up to three lives,” he said.
Visit www.sanbs.org.za or contact 0800 11 9031 to find out where you can donate blood in your area.
In north Durban, residents can visit the Durban North Blood Donor Clinic at Kensington Square on Adelaide Tambo Drive. Contact 031 564 6070.
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